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Which is the better Car? '91 Taurus, '00 Focus
Hello,
I need some assistance with a decision of whether to give a handydown (A '91 Taurus SHO) or to take a 2000 Ford Focus (don't know what type - just it's a coupe), Manual, worth $5800 blue book. The Taurus is worth $1800 or so blue book. The only thing that seems better with the SHO is the high performance engine, which I never have really 'used' as it was a handydown from my mom. It has also had several part replacements and problems with steering but they seem to be fine after repairs. This car was originally supposed to be for my sister (the Focus) for her 16th Birthday but I'm going off to college this fall (they have been looking for one for a while and got an excellent deal, $4500, couldn't pass it up), and while my father says the Taurus is dependable, I beg to differ simply because I don't know about another 4 years at 133,000 miles right now. The body is very good and the interior is fine (the Taurus). I hate making my sister upset, but I feel that I have earned the choice of maybe taking the Focus, especially after never getting in any accidents or tickets. It just seems logical for me to get the newer car, (plus it actually has a little more legroom according to online specs, I'm 6'4"). My father didn't anticipate getting a newer car, so this is why I'm thinking about this now. What do you guys think? Is the choice obvious?
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02-23-2005, 12:14 PM
